Newcastle United linked with move for Jesus Gamez

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Newcastle United could be set to make a move for Jesus Gamez, according to reports from Spain on Wednesday morning.

The Atletico Madrid defender is surplus to requirements with the 18m euros signing of Sime Vrsaljko.

The 31 year old Jesus Gamez spent his entire career at Malaga before being bought in by Atletico Madrid two years ago, mainly as cover for Juanfran, the first choice right-back.

Making 37 appearances in two seasons, Gamez has also filled in at left-back, but now Atletico are needing a clearout as they have 37 senior players and only 25 places to go around.

AS Sport in Spain say that they understand Rafa Benitez could recruit Jesus Gamez to be part of his promotion drive and that the player knows that he must move on now as there is no place in the Atletico squad anymore.